What an awesome hidden treasure. First off, this was he first place we ate that felt truly authentic. Authentic in that we were the only non Italian people eating here, there were Italian kids running around the streets outside, the server didn't speak English, etc. This is a huge plus for me because I really wanted a true Italian experience and not a tourist stop. This fit the bill and more. Not only was the food delicious but the prices are much better than anything on the tourist strips. We all had entrees, dessert, wine and even a pizza to go and it was still cheaper than most of our other meals. The pizza was DELICIOUS!! I would definitely recommend this place! read more

Hands down, the BEST dining experience we had in all of Italy! The food is out of this world, and the staff is so kind! I recommend to anyone who is visiting Rome to make the extra drive to Zagarolo to visit Il Giardino. It is a dining experience you will NEVER forget! read more

Il Giardino is an institution of Zagarolo. It opened almost 90 years ago, and its food and service has always been getting better. Il Giardino is a perfect example of how popular Roman cuisine can evolve into something modern and delicious. The owner, Daniele, is the third generation of its family owning the restaurant, he is both sommelier, a wine maker and a food expert. The ambience is relaxed, and the restaurant is part of the XV century Palazzo Rospigliosi in Zagarolo town center. I recommend to eat on the "terrazza" which has a great view on the Zagarolo valley. The food is great. My recommendation is "pasta alla forma", their signature dish: spaghetti in tomato sauce and pancetta. They are brought to the table into a Pecorino Romano wheel, where the server scratch out the cheese to incorporate it into the pasta. The result is one if the best pasta you will ever have. As a second dish go for the typical Zagarolo's dish, the "Tordi matti". I definitely recommend il Giardino, a great place for lunch and dinner if you happen to be south or Rome. read more